Amsterdam prepares for Olympic Games crowds
Amsterdam begins hosting preparations for the Olympic Games with a completed stadium ringed by a moat and wall, capacity for 40 000 with 20 000 seated. The arena features dressing rooms with showers, a vast telegraph and telephone setup, and extensive Olympic village facilities. Housing offices report reservations for nearly 30 000 fans. Hotels and theatres plan extra entertainments as streetcar routes will display flags and stores stock up on souvenirs for visiting sports fans.
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Stars' slumps and injuries span a somber game card
Paul Waner of the Pirates failed to hit safely in four trips. Rogers Hornsby of the Braves tripled and singled in three at bats and scored the Braves lone run. Kiki Cuyler of the Cubs was out with an injury. Babe Ruth Lou Gehrig Ty Cobb Tris Speaker and Mary Heilmann were listed as out due to postponements.
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Mehlhorn leads field with 71 in British Open round
Eng land hosts a depleted field as Wild Bill Mehlhorn Sarazen and Hagen surge in the second round of the British Open Saudi Americans Mehlhorn shot 71 to top a field of 113 while Sarazen 72 and Jurado 74 trail. Hagen sits four behind with Duncan Compston Wingate and Alliss at 75 as foreign challengers press British hopes.
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Pyle's Caravan Reaches Ohio En Route to Wauseon
Butler Indiana May 10 The Pyle cross country caravan moved into Ohio with sixty one runners remaining as they crossed the Indiana border toward Wauseon Ohio forty two miles east They have covered 2579 7 miles since leaving Los Angeles Marathoner Phillip Granville Hamilton Ont won yesterday s 41 8 mile lap from Ligonier in 5 38 22 John Salo Passaic N J was second in 6 01 55 Peter Gavuzzi Southampton Eng Andrew Payne Claremore Okla and Louis Perrella tied for third in 6 30 24
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Illinois Beats Keio 2 1 in Second Straight Victory
Champaign Illinois baseball team defeats Keio University of Tokyo Japan 2 to 1 for the second straight win here. Keio collected only three hits as the game moved through the late innings.
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United Press reports Virgil Barnes of the New York Giants shut down the Pittsburgh Pirates 6 to 0 to halt their win streak. Barnes held Pirates to five hits over five hitless innings as Giants won the second game. Mike Gonzales delivered a 12th inning RBI single scoring Earl Webb.
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Home Run Club Members Across Leagues
Baseball standings and player mentions appear, listing Ruth and Williams among hitters. Teams include Yankees Athletics Red Sox Tigers Senators Giants Cubs Robins Cardinals and Pirates with various names. League totals show National League 84 runs and American League 63 runs, total 147.
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Dorval Shows Promise in Ten Round Bout at Coliseum
Chicago critics praise 190 pound contender Dorval ahead of a ten round bout with Otto von Porat at the Coliseum next Tuesday night. Promoter Jack Kearns, Dempsey-era manager, guides Dorval while Von Porat seeks a proving knockout. Analysts note Dorval’s speed and potential, with Daugherty and Walker offering cautious endorsements as expectations hinge on a decisive display.
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Three Americans In Lead In Tourney
Gene Sarazen reports day one of the British championship from Sandwich England. Mehlhorn leads with 71, Hagen and Sarazen close behind at 72 and 73, Jurado strong at 74, while British rivals Compston Wingate Aliss Duncan sit near the leaders. Sarazen predicts Hagen will play a key role as conditions may favor the Americans.
American Results Stand as All Games Postponed Today
Multiple American games are postponed with schedules listing Cleveland at New York, St. Louis at Philadelphia, Chicago at Boston, and Detroit at Washington. No games played today due to unspecified reasons impacting all matchups.
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National Baseball Scores and Schedule Report
National results list Cincinnati 4 Boston 1 New York 6 Pittsburgh 0 St Louis 7 Philadelphia 1 Chicago 1 Brooklyn 1 in 12 innings National Games Today Philadelphia at St Louis Brooklyn at Chicago Boston at Cincinnati New York at Pittsburgh
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United States Olympic soccer team to sail today
The United States Olympic soccer squad will depart today for Europe aboard the S. S. De Grasse. Sixteen players, the manager and a coach accompany the team in this international voyage.
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National interscholastic track meet at University of Chicago
More than 1000 prep school athletes will compete in the twenty fourth annual national interscholastic track meet at the University of Chicago Juneland. The meet is designated as an Olympic tryout. Chicago Arlington Park spring meet lists 817 nominations for five feature events.
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Montreal Kid Leroy defeats Vic Foley on foul in sixth
Montreal reports Kid Leroy featherweight champion of Canada won over Vic Foley of Vancouver by a foul in the sixth round. Also Bradford reports Jimmy Slattery, Buffalo heavyweight, KO’d Stanley Smith of Sandusky in 0:10 of the second round. A fire alarm using a dropped weight triggers at 168 degrees. The Epsom Derby history notes outsiders winning, with Jeddah in 1898 and Signorinetta in 1908 among examples.
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Odds Long Shot Began Race Remarkably Low
A brief note recalls a race or event that began with long odds of 100 to 1, highlighting an extraordinary start and the unusual betting stance surrounding the moment.
Archer in Florida Completes 1175 Foot Shot
An archer in Florida achieved a 1175 foot arrow shot, setting a notable distance mark. This performance highlights long range archery capability and skill.
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